Exploring Power

This week in Year 1 the children were invited to bring in a battery operated toy from home. We explored how a battery works and looked at the use of a switch on a toy. We also looked at how  batteries power the toys to do different things. The children then drew a picture of their toy and wrote some sentences to explain how the battery works.

The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”

Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”

Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.

My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .

History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.

“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”

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Miss Pulleyn is fantastic

The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”

“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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You can approach any member of staff and they help you.

I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.

I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.

The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.

Thank you for treating my child like your own.

“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.

“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”

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“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”

“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”

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..closeness between all age groups and years.

My kids love the fruit on the snack table.

“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”

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The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. 

the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.

“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”

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When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.

the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.

My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.

This school meets our expectations in every way.

My children are developing very well in school.

“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”

“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”

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“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”

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My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.

I love seeing school events on Twitter.

“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”

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“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”

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Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.

“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”

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The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.

The after school activities, film nights and discos.

“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”

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The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.

“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”

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Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”

The stimulating learning environment.